Concept information
Preferred term
custodial arrest
Definition
- A custodial arrest is a seizure of a person based on probable cause that a crime has been committed or upon prior judicial authorization. Pursuant to a custodial arrest, police may conduct a search of the person and surrounding area without any further justification (United States v. Robinson, 1973). [Source: Encyclopedia of the Fourth Amendment; Custodial Arrest]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/custodial_arrest
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